The
IUPAC name for Paradichlorobenzene is 1, 4-Dichlorobenzene which is para-dichlorobenzene,
p-DCB, PDB. Paradichlorobenzene is an organic compound which has a chemical
formula of C6H4Cl2. It is a colorless solid and possesses a smell analogous to
that of camphor. There are two atoms of chlorine substituting at opposing sites
on a benzene ring. The p-DCB is used in mothballs which makes it a perfect
replacement for naphthalene and also used as pesticides, deodorant and other
purposes. On the other hand, p-DCB is also used in the initial levels of production
process of the polymer poly which is p-phenylene sulfide.
Following
are some of the uses of our Paradichlorobenzene:
- Disinfectant
- Deodorant
- Pesticide